Estuary Transit District provides public transportation to Middlesex County under the River Valley Transit name. We provide nearly 400,000 trips annually to jobs, medical appointments, school and shopping, connecting residents to our community.

We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefit package. Our employees enjoy knowing that they improve the lives of the people we serve every day.

Come join us as we continue to grow our maintenance department with a new Mechanic position.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer an outstanding benefit package that includes:

•    The same benefits offered to CT state employees for:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Employer funded short term disability
• Employer funded life insurance
• Employer paid retirement plan
• Generous paid time off policy

Position Overview:

Under supervision of the Maintenance Director, the position of the Mechanic is to maintain and repair vehicles. The mechanic is responsible for repairing and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues striving toward maximum reliability and functionality for the Middletown (MTD) and Estuary Transit Districts (ETD).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Understands and follows OSHA requirements for safety and environmental compliance
• Performs regular corrective and preventative maintenance on all ETD and MTD vehicles according to district standards
• Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair
• Removes, cleans, repairs, reinstalls, and adjusts vehicle components (Engine Emission Components, Driveline Components, Electrical/Electronic Components, Brakes/Suspension/Steering/Exhaust, Cab/Chassis, Hydraulics, HVAC).
• Familiar with both S cam and Disc air brakes
• Moves vehicles safely between job and work area, performs road tests and transports vehicles as needed
• Safely operates welders, vehicle lifts, power and hand-held tools and various types of shop equipment
• Maintains documentation as directed by Maintenance Director
• Insures proper maintenance of shop facilities and equipment
• Performs road calls and emergency services as necessary
• Communicates professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.
• Actively participates in safety or educational training as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to physically and visually inspect equipment and vehicles
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold
• Frequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing/ pulling and gripping tools
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climb
• Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 125 lbs.
• Frequently uses hands/fingers to manipulate parts and equipment by utilizing operating tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, and other tools to successfully perform essential job-related tasks on a daily basis
• Occasionally operates and maintains a sit down forklift, scissor lift and snow removal equipment
• Frequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dust

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• (2) years of heavy diesel maintenance required; transit bus maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver’s License
• Must pass USDOT physical and drug screen
• Relevant ASE Certifications preferred